Summary:
The Mendota CCSD 289 district in Illinois is home to two elementary schools: Lincoln Elementary School and Blackstone Elementary School. Both schools serve students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, with high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
While Lincoln Elementary School has higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages, the overall performance is still relatively low, with only around 25-26% of students proficient in 3rd and 4th grade ELA, and 15-16% proficient in 3rd and 4th grade Math. In contrast, Blackstone Elementary School has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 31.1%, compared to Lincoln's 15.7%, which is an area of concern.
The Mendota CCSD 289 district as a whole is ranked 585 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating room for improvement in educational outcomes across the district. Addressing the disparities in chronic absenteeism and low academic performance, while considering the high levels of economic disadvantage among the student populations, will be crucial for enhancing the quality of education in this area.
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